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If I were to buy an ND, I'd be tempted to install Ohlins and an Edelbrock supercharger , which is CARB-approved in CA on 2016-2018s. Lightness is blessing on tight curves. Brian Goodwin of Goodwin Racing has challenged many BMWs on autocross setups. He is often undefeated.

Correct. And I refuse to pay ADM. Some of the used Supra prices represent ADM, also.

That would be nice!

That's what I thought, meaning the $2000 for an alarm the dealership shows on their website may be considered fraud unless they are adding cameras and additional sensors. Still, I would never pay that much. In 2014 when I bought my last car, the alarm systems were installed at the Mazda...

Thanks for that excellent info, Damien. The part I dislike the most about buying a new car is the mandatory time spent saying no to all the extras. This is why I'm not averse to buying out of state if necessary. The last time I did that was in 2001. I had to go down to the local DMV to show them...

Black does look sinister! I have a dark blue car that has a similar dirt visibility of sorts. My solution is to gently wipe it down with a California duster when I get home, then walk around and clean off any bug splatters, etc. with 3D waterless car wash in a spray bottle, and a microfiber...

I see that some dealerships are charging an extra $2000 for an alarm system. Ss that essentially ADM? I can't believe the alarm system, if installed by the dealership, is more than $500.

Side note: Car & Driver found that the Supra 3.0's sound level (inside) is 68 db at 70 MPH. The Z Nismo's sound level is at a whopping 76 db. Certainly, that's not an issue on a track when you're wearing a helmet, but on the street when you're listening to tunes, that's a big difference.

Apparently, that appears to be exactly the way Mark and Jack think. I rarely need a back seat. If I do, I just take the wife's vehicle.

What was also funny is that the Darkhorse was described as the only car that could be a daily driver. Why would the Supra be disqualified for a daily commute to work unless you need to bring a massive 3D printer to work every day. I don't get their comment.

My MX5 has a salvage title and is fully insured by Mercury Ins. I was told the payout value of a total loss would be 50-60% of the same car with a clean title, all other things being considered.

I called or messaged a few and had the same results. I think they are either a bit slow to delete their ad or they want you to send $500 to get on their list.

Yes, indeed. It was a great experience. I hope to upgrade one of these days.

Kudos to SD_MK for driving north for 30 minutes (yesterday) to not only let me see/sit in his incredible yellow Supra, but also to let me take it for a spin and ask dozens of questions. He is also very knowledgeable about the various mods he has added. His car is easily up there among the...

That looks like a toy car. :D

If I were buying a used car from out of state, I'd fly there to check out the car and maybe have it inspected at the local dealership. If it checked out, I'd either have it shipped or have PPF applied and drive it back. I have had a car shipped to me, but that was a new Corvette. Still, I...

Perhaps. I'm not quite sure what you mean, though.

You call a 2017 STi a beater? My first beater was a 1968 Mercury Cougar (302 ci) that I bought for $300 in 1980. Now THAT was "beater"! :D

That same thing happened to a couple of C8 Corvette guys, only not while driving. They would park the car, set the alarm and then 20 minutes later it would go off. Electronics NDIJ (Not Designed In Japan)

Perhaps fender washers would distribute the load over a larger surface area.